Our offices
For out of hours emergencies call: 01305 221000
Write to us
Write to us at our head office:Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ
Opening times are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.
Visit us
Contact the relevant service first to see if you need to book an appointment.
You can use our online services to resolve most of your enquiries. This means you won't need to call or travel to one of our customer receptions.
You can find our customer receptions at the following locations:
County Hall
Address: Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ
Opening times
Monday: 8:30am to 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am to 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am to 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am to 5pm
Friday: 8:30am to 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Accessibility
- Assistance animals are welcome - but sorry other dogs are not
- Entrance - there is step-free access to our public reception area and committee rooms / council chamber, for wheelchair or buggy/pushchairs - although please be aware that support may be required to access some rooms
- Parking - accessible parking spaces are available, situated close to the building
- Toilet facilities - accessible toilets are available
- British Sign Language - If you use British Sign Language you can talk to us, using an interpreter, via our SignVideo video relay service
- Hearing Loop - available upon request
Nordon Lodge (Blandford)
Address: 58 Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7LN
Get directions to Nordon Lodge
Opening times
Monday: 10am to 4pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10am to 4pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10am to 4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Accessibility
- Assistance animals are welcome - but sorry other dogs are not
- Entrance - there is step-free access to our public reception area and customer meeting rooms, for wheelchair or buggy/pushchairs
- Parking - accessible parking spaces are available, situated close to the building
- Toilet facilities - accessible toilets are available
- British Sign Language - If you use British Sign Language you can talk to us, using an interpreter, via our SignVideo video relay service
- Hearing Loop - available upon request
Dorchester Library
Address: South Walks House, Charles Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EE
View the accessibility information for Dorchester Library
Get directions to Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Opening times
Monday: 10am to 5pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Weymouth Library
Address: Great George Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8NN
View the accessibility information for Weymouth Library
Get directions to Weymouth Library and Learning Centre
Opening times
Monday: 10am to 5pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Bridport Library
Address: South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NY
View the accessibility information for Bridport Library
Get directions to Bridport Library
Opening times
Monday: 10am to 5pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Ferndown Library
Address: Penny's Walk, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TH
View the accessibility information for Ferndown Library
Get directions to Ferndown Library
Opening times
Monday: 10am to 6pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Sunday: Closed
Library plus Customer Access Points
You can access a range of Dorset Council services at our Library Plus Customer Access Points, located in:
What you can do
- get information, advice, support and guidance
- make payments
- scan documents
- access computers and phone's to enable you to apply, book, request and report, for Dorset Council Services
- collect small containers
Available services
Wimborne Library
Address: Crown Mead, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HH
Get directions to Wimborne Library
Opening times
Monday: 10am to 5pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Midday to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed